2023 FWCD Summer Reading: Upper School

Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel was chosen by the Reading Committee to be the 2023 Universal Book for FWCD's Upper School. 

Students will be expected to do the following: 

1. Obtain their copy of Station Eleven (rising 10th-12th graders will receive their copy from Mrs. Blan during summer reading sessions, rising 9th graders from Mrs. Blan in their English classes, and new students from Mrs. Wakeland).
2. Read Station Eleven and complete the assigned journal during the summer. Assignment instructions are below.
3. Participate in the Universal Book Program and breakout sessions - August 30.

Journal assignment instructions:

1. Click here for the assignment. It will take you to a page that says "Copy Document."
2. Click "Make a copy." The document named "Copy of "Station Eleven" Response Journal" will open.
3. Change the document name to include your name. (Example: Sarah Blan - "Station Eleven" Response Journal)
4. The assignment should be ready to turn in to each teacher upon our return to school in August. Here is the grading rubric.

CLICK HERE or on the image below for information about the 2023 choice books. 
• Students and faculty are responsible for getting copies of their own books. 
• Sign up for an open book group HERE. 

Each Upper School English class has Summer Reading requirements. 
Select the grade level for the 2023-24 school year to learn about the requirements: